Thanks to all AFSA MAC members who participated in the Advanced Hydraulics Calculations course last week! As part of our June Chapter Meeting, held over lunch at the Courtyard Marriott in Valley Forge, we welcomed Paul Flannigan, President and Principal Consultant for...

The American Fire Sprinkler Association, (AFSA) is a non-profit, trade association representing merit shop fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to the educational advancement of its members and promotion of the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems. AFSA’s...

Thanks to everyone who came out to the March meeting! There were 20 contractor members in attendance from PA, DE and MD who joined us at Iron Hill Brewery in Wilmington, DE. We were thrilled to have Jim Fantauzzi, president, owner, and founder of North East Fire...

We’re excited to announce that the Public Education and Awareness Committee of AFSA National has joined forces with the American Red Cross to support their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. This campaign provides families with survival kits after a fire, as well...

The first AFSA MAC meeting of 2018 was a success! On Thursday, January 25th, we, along with NFSA representatives, packed Maggiano’s in King of Prussia, PA with contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers to discuss both organizations’ local and national...

On October 16, 2017, the AFSA MAC was proud to provide a side-by-side burn demonstration as part of the 29th Annual Fort Washington Fire Prevention and Safety Expo. The Fort Washington Fire Expo was initially started as a way to educate the public about fire safety...

Phil Gunning with Tyco Fire Protection gave an exciting and informative presentation on Introduction to Storage at the AFSA MAC March Meeting. This meeting was also the chapter’s first AFSA NextGen Initiative event. Members interested in learning more about the...

AFSA created the Fire Sprinklers Save Lives award in 1988 to recognize individuals outside the fire sprinkler industry who help dispel negative myths about fire sprinklers by generating public awareness of the truth about this life-saving technology. Recipients of...

Did you know that ACT142 went into effect on 12/31/16 and it will dramatically impact the rights of owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who are interested in managing, protecting, preserving or filing mechanics lien claims? Everyone in attendance at...

Jonathan Offord, a fire sprinkler fitter apprentice with Commonwealth Fire Protection in Leola, Pennsylvania, took first place and a $5,000 cash prize at the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) 23rd Annual National Apprentice Competition. Click here to read...